Perlenbach Valley, valley
The Perlenbach Valley is a protected area in North Rhine-Westphalia that spans meadows, reed beds, and small streams within an Eifel valley. The landscape rises between 465 and 615 meters in elevation and features native vegetation, wetlands, and the Perlenbach stream that provides habitat for birds, small mammals, and rare plant species.
The valley served historically as farmland and freshwater fishing grounds before being designated as a nature reserve. A dam built in the 1950s created the Perlenbach Reservoir, which now supplies drinking water to nearby cities.
The valley draws hikers and nature lovers who come to experience quiet outdoor life away from towns and cities. The name Perlenbach, meaning pearl stream in German, reflects how locals have long valued the clear waters flowing through the landscape.
The main hiking trail through the valley is about 14 kilometers long and takes roughly three and a half hours to complete on foot. The path is well marked and suitable for families and walkers of all abilities, with a gentle elevation change of about 117 meters between highest and lowest points.
Every spring, millions of yellow and white daffodils bloom across the meadows and along the stream banks, creating a natural carpet of flowers. This rare sight draws visitors from late March through mid-May to witness the blooming display.
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